耳目一新

1. I’m sorry, the house is full now. 对不起，餐厅现在客满了。

2. I’d like to make a reservation at seven. 请在7点为我留个餐位。

3. Please book it under the name of Mr. Smith. 请以史密斯先生的名义订餐。

4. A big table is available now. This way, please. 有张大的餐桌空出来了，这边请。

5. Excuse me, is there a table available for four? 请问，有四人坐的空桌吗？

6. Would you please take a seat and wait over there? 您先在那边坐下来等一下好吗？

7. I called the restaurant and cancelled the reservation. 我打电话给餐馆取消了预订。

8. We will have you seated as soon as we get a free table. 一有空桌我们就会请您入座的。

9. I’ll call you when there is a free table for tomorrow evening at 8:00. 如果明晚8点钟有空位，我会给您打电话的。

10. Can I book a table in the restaurant for tomorrow evening, please? 我能在餐馆预订一张明晚的餐位吗？

重点讲解：
1. available adj. 有空的, 有用的
例句：Many users find complex remote controls daunting, and most functions available from typical home entertainment remotes remain little used.
很多人都发现复杂的遥控器让人退缩，家庭娱乐系统的遥控器上的大多数功能极少被用到。

2. under the name of 用......的名字; 以......的名义
例句：Why do you go under the name of the little fat pig?
为什么你被叫做小胖猪？

实战演练

A: How many of you, please?
B: Four on Mr. Carter.
A: Where would you like to sit?
B: We would like a table by the window so that we can enjoy the view of the seat.
A: I’m sorry, sir. The window tables have all been taken. How about one that is further back but still offers a view of the sea?
B: That’s fine if that is what you’ve got.
A: Thank you. Would you follow me, please? This is your table. It’s number 18 and your waitress will be with you right away.
B: Thank you.

汉语译文
A: 请问一共几位？
B: 四位，账记在卡特先生的名下。
A: 你们愿意坐在哪呢？
B: 我们想坐在靠窗户的桌位，这样可以欣赏到海上的风景。
A: 抱歉，先生。靠窗户的餐桌都有人了。有靠后一点的桌位，也能欣赏到海上的风景，怎么样？
B: 可以，如果你们提供的仅此而已的话。
A: 谢谢。请跟我来好吗？这就是您的桌位，18号，服务员马上会来招待你们的。
B: 谢谢。